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Making Purchases through the Federal Supply Schedule Program

This booklet provides instructions and examples for obtaining commonly used commercial services through the Federal Supply Schedule Program. It is intended to provide instructions and guidelines in how to obtain services through GSA Schedules, Government-wide Agency Contracts (GWACs), Multi-Award Contracts, Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA), and similar purchasing systems.

Legal Thresholds

8(a) Example Letters and Contract Checklist

Offer Letter for 8a Contracts

Notice to Selected 8(a) Company

Notice to Non-Selected 8(a) Company

8(A) Contract Checklist


Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Acquisition Division
Created: 5/8/2001
Last Revised: November 02, 2011

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